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Significant Flooding Affecting Response Efforts

69-52 Almeda Ave, Arverne, Queens

Published Sep 26 at 8:56 AM · Updated Sep 26 at 10:17 AM

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Summary

Emergency responders in Far Rockaway, NY, are addressing significant flooding, with high-access vehicles deployed to rescue a person trapped in a basement where water levels have exceeded 18 inches.

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Sep 26, 9:05AM

Firefighters advise the water level is greater than 18 inches.

Sep 26, 8:56AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 69-52 Almeda Ave.

Sep 26, 9:05AM

Firefighters advise the water level is greater than 18 inches.

Sep 26, 8:56AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 69-52 Almeda Ave.

Sep 26, 9:05AM

Firefighters advise the water level is greater than 18 inches.

Sep 26, 8:56AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 69-52 Almeda Ave.

Sep 26, 9:05AM

Firefighters advise the water level is greater than 18 inches.

Sep 26, 8:56AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 69-52 Almeda Ave.

Sep 26, 9:05AM

Firefighters advise the water level is greater than 18 inches.

Sep 26, 8:56AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 69-52 Almeda Ave.

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Radio Clips

Manhattan FDNY · Sep 26, 10:19AM · 0:31

The signal 652 has been transmitted. The message is as follows. All units are advised that effective tonight, September 2, 1800 hours, phase 1 of AUC 159 will be in effect on duty. Officers shall review applicable section of AUC 159. All units shall use extreme caution while responding to. Operating.

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Brooklyn FDNY · Sep 26, 10:18AM · 0:30

Significant flooding conditions impacting quarters. All response shall be reported up to the next level of command. Signed, Assistant Chief John A. Sirocco, Lillian Bonsignor, Fire Commissioner. Stand by for a repeat. The signal 652 has been transmitted. Message is as follows. All units are advised that effective as of September 25th at 1800 hours, phase B of all units... Sir.

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Staten Island FDNY · Sep 26, 10:18AM · 0:31

On Sunday, September 27th, in the borough of Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the Bronx, significant flooding conditions impacting quarters or response shall be reported up to the next level of command, signed Assistant Chief John A. Sirocco and Lillian Bonsignor, Fire Commissioner. The time is 0904, dispatcher 340. Thanks for watching.

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Comments9

farrockawayUser2233535023Sep 26 at 10:47 AM

Stay safe y’all 🙏🏼

farrockawayUser2482297014Sep 26 at 10:43 AM

That firefighter can get it

Rommie1Sep 26 at 9:52 AM

Apparently a lot of people trapped in their home and can’t walk out into this flood!! 🙈🙏🏼

Rommie1Sep 26 at 9:51 AM

Hope the person was taken out safely 🙏🏼

farrockawayUser2233535023Sep 26 at 10:47 AM

Stay safe y’all 🙏🏼

farrockawayUser2482297014Sep 26 at 10:43 AM

That firefighter can get it

Rommie1Sep 26 at 9:52 AM

Apparently a lot of people trapped in their home and can’t walk out into this flood!! 🙈🙏🏼

Rommie1Sep 26 at 9:51 AM

Hope the person was taken out safely 🙏🏼

farrockawayUser2233535023Sep 26 at 10:47 AM

Stay safe y’all 🙏🏼

farrockawayUser2482297014Sep 26 at 10:43 AM

That firefighter can get it

Rommie1Sep 26 at 9:52 AM

Apparently a lot of people trapped in their home and can’t walk out into this flood!! 🙈🙏🏼

Rommie1Sep 26 at 9:51 AM

Hope the person was taken out safely 🙏🏼

farrockawayUser2233535023Sep 26 at 10:47 AM

Stay safe y’all 🙏🏼

farrockawayUser2482297014Sep 26 at 10:43 AM

That firefighter can get it

Rommie1Sep 26 at 9:52 AM

Apparently a lot of people trapped in their home and can’t walk out into this flood!! 🙈🙏🏼

Rommie1Sep 26 at 9:51 AM

Hope the person was taken out safely 🙏🏼

farrockawayUser2233535023Sep 26 at 10:47 AM

Stay safe y’all 🙏🏼

farrockawayUser2482297014Sep 26 at 10:43 AM

That firefighter can get it

Rommie1Sep 26 at 9:52 AM

Apparently a lot of people trapped in their home and can’t walk out into this flood!! 🙈🙏🏼

Rommie1Sep 26 at 9:51 AM

Hope the person was taken out safely 🙏🏼

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